296 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities THEA 2203 - Costume Technology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years A practical exploration of the research and construction techniques used to create contemporary and historic costumes for the stage. A lab fee is required for this class. Prerequisite: (Recommended) THEA 2022 . Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. THEA 2330 - Dramaturgy and Criticism Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years This course will be a practical study of the role and duties of a dramaturg in a production as well as a critic reviewing a finished work. Work will include all facets of dramaturgy: historical research, script analysis, audience outreach, and lobby displays. A completed Dramaturgy workbook for a proposed play or practical work on a department play will be the final assignment. This course may be repeated once up to to 6 credit hours. THEA 2403 - Production and Stage Management Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A practical study of stage management techniques necessary for efficient theatre production. A conceptual overview of the rehearsal and performance process will be stressed, including an overview of management techniques as applied to the performing arts in general. Front of house management and company management will be studied. THEA 2443 - Acting for Musical Theatre Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A practical study of acting methods unique to the discipline of musical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of modern musical theatre, literature through imagery, action, characterization, and analysis of the score and libretto. Prerequisite: THEA 2033 and admittance to the Musical Theatre program. THEA 2580 - Computer Software for the Theatre Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The class provides a basic introduction to several important computer programs used in theatre productions, including Vectorworks, Lightwright, Qlab, Google Sketch Up, and Photoshop. THEA 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The department will determine the specific title and credit authorized. THEA 3033 - Advanced Acting Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Introduces students to the techniques required to perform in various styles encountered in contemporary theatre, from Greek tragedy to the most modern forms. Includes two arranged studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA 2033, and by audition. THEA 3070 - Voice and Movement for the Actor II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years An intermediate continuation of intensive voice and movement training for the actor, strong focus in movement and voice for extension of range and availability and for character development. Intermediate development and conditioning of the actor's voice and body with emphasis on dialect work and stylized movement. Prerequisite: THEA 1030 . This course may be repeated once up to 6 credit hours. THEA 3100 - Projection Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course is a practical application of the tools and processes essential to conceptualizing and implementing projection design. This course also examines of the history of projection design in theatre performance leading up to current practices. Prerequisite: THEA 2580 - Computer Software for the Theatre . THEA 3103 - Directing I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Theory and practical application of directing approaches. Prerequisite: THEA 1033 , THEA 1013 and THEA 1713 . THEA 3212 - Scenic Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [lst Blk] even years Scenic Design will provide a practical exploration of the methods and materials of scenic design for the theatre. The course includes instruction in visual research, conceptual sketching, rendering, hand and computer aided drafting for theatre, and requires some outside class production contribution. Prerequisite: THEA 2012 . Class meets the 2nd block of spring semester every even-numbered year. THEA 3222 - Lighting Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years This course will be an advanced exploration of lighting design for theater. This course is a practical exploration of the Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog